Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Italy
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Libra
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Planet
Venus, Mars
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Element of Planets
Water
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
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Deities
Venus
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
pale greenish yellow.
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.530-1.575
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Tourmaline Vs Antigorite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Antigorite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Tourmaline and Antigorite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Antigorite, before you finalize to buy one.
Tourmaline is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet.Tourmaline, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses Projective energy.Antigorite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.